Substituted piperidines: Difference between revisions
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[[File: | [[File:Piperidine.svg|thumb|130px|right|Molecular structure of a ''piperidine'' ring]] | ||
'''Substituted piperidines''' refers to a class of compounds which can produce [[stimulant]], [[pain relief|analgesic]] or [[dissociative]] effects. | '''Substituted piperidines''' refers to a class of compounds which can produce [[stimulant]], [[pain relief|analgesic]] or [[dissociative]] effects. | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
Piperidine is an organic, heterocyclic compound consisting of a six-membered ring containing one amine (nitrogen) constituent. Its ring is fully saturated, and contains no double bonds. Piperidine is a staple component for the synthesis of complex | Piperidine is an organic, heterocyclic compound consisting of a six-membered ring containing one amine (nitrogen) constituent. Its ring is fully saturated, and contains no double bonds. Piperidine is a staple component for the synthesis of complex drugs and chemicals. | ||
Hydrogen atoms around the structure can be substituted for other functional groups to produce | Hydrogen atoms around the structure can be substituted for other functional groups to produce drugs of varying potency, affinity, efficacy and half-life. | ||
===Derivatives=== | ===Derivatives=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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